Lakshmi Pooja – Cost, Vidhi & Pandit Booking

What is Lakshmi Pooja?

Lakshmi is invoked into a kalasham or idol and worshipped with the Sri Suktam and her 108 names, with lotus flowers, kumkum and sweets. At Diwali she is worshipped with Ganesha in the evening (pradosha kalam), and businesses place account books and cash boxes before her.

Regular Lakshmi pooja on Fridays is believed to keep prosperity steady in the home and to clear debts and financial blockages.

Benefits and best time for Lakshmi Pooja

Benefits

Prosperity and financial stability for the family
Blessings for a new business, shop or office
Relief from debts and money-related worries
Peace and abundance in the home

When to perform

Deepavali / Diwali evening (Amavasya)
Fridays, and the Shravana month
Dhanteras and Akshaya Tritiya
Sharad Purnima (Kojagari Lakshmi Puja in Bengal and Odisha)

Lakshmi Pooja vidhi (step by step)

1Ganapati pooja and sankalpam
2Kalasha sthapana with coins and a coconut
3Lakshmi avahanam into the kalasham or idol
4Shodashopachara pooja
5Sri Suktam and Lakshmi Ashtottaram with kumkum archana
6Naivedyam of sweets, fruits and puffed rice
7Harathi and prasadam

Lakshmi Pooja samagri list

Lakshmi idol or photo
Kalasham, coins, coconut and mango leaves
Lotus flowers or red flowers, garlands
Kumkum, turmeric, sandalwood and akshata
Sweets, fruits and puffed rice
Ghee lamps, camphor and incense
New red cloth
Account books / cash box (for businesses)

Your pandit confirms the exact list after booking; you can add a Rutviju samagri kit to your order.

Lakshmi Pooja across India’s traditions

Telugu tradition

Telugu families worship Lakshmi on Fridays and Deepavali, and the Shravana month is devoted to her through the Varalakshmi Vratham.

Gujarati tradition

Gujarati businesses perform Chopda pujan on Diwali — Lakshmi and Ganesh are worshipped with new account books and the year begins on Bestu Varas.

Marathi tradition

Maharashtrian homes perform Lakshmi pujan on the Diwali Amavasya, placing jewellery, cash and account books before the goddess.

Hindi tradition

In North India Lakshmi-Ganesh pujan is done on Diwali evening in pradosh kaal, with diyas lit throughout the house.

Bengali tradition

Bengali homes perform Kojagari Lakshmi Puja on the full moon after Durga Puja, with alpana and khichuri bhog.

Odia tradition

Odia homes observe Kumar Purnima and Lakshmi puja, and Manabasa Gurubar in Margashira is devoted to Lakshmi.

Tamil tradition

Tamil families worship Lakshmi on Fridays and during Deepavali, and many keep the Varalakshmi Nombu.

Kannada tradition

Karnataka families observe Varamahalakshmi and perform Lakshmi pooja on Deepavali’s Amavasya.

Book Lakshmi Pooja in your city

Telangana

Andhra Pradesh

Karnataka

Tamil Nadu

Kerala

Maharashtra

Uttar Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh

Indore

Chandigarh (Punjab & Haryana)

Chandigarh

Bihar

Patna

Gujarat

West Bengal

Kolkata

Odisha

Bhubaneswar

Why book Lakshmi Pooja with Rutviju

Verified pandits

Every pandit’s profile is reviewed and approved by Rutviju before they can take bookings. See their languages and experience before you choose.

Price shown upfront

Dakshina, fees and taxes are itemised before you pay, so there is no haggling on the day.

Live pandit tracking

Follow your pandit on a live map from the moment they start their journey, just like a delivery app.

OTP-verified pooja

You confirm the pandit’s arrival and the pooja’s completion with one-time codes.

Your language, your tradition

Choose a pandit who speaks your language and follows your family’s customs.

Samagri made easy

Get the full samagri list after booking, or add a samagri kit to your order.

How to book Lakshmi Pooja

1
Choose Lakshmi Pooja and a verified pandit — compare their languages, experience and price.
2
Pick a date and time slot and add any muhurtham preference.
3
Pay securely online (UPI, cards, net banking), or choose pay-after-pooja where it is offered.
4
On the day, track your pandit live, confirm their arrival with an OTP, and share the completion code once the pooja is done.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Lakshmi Pooja cost?

On Rutviju, Lakshmi Pooja starts from ₹1,800 as pandit dakshina for 1 pandit. The final price depends on your city, the pandit you choose, samagri and express booking, and is shown in full before you pay.

How long does Lakshmi Pooja take?

About 1.5 to 2 hours, performed by 1 pandit.

When is Lakshmi Pooja done at Diwali?

In the evening of Diwali Amavasya, during pradosha kalam and the sthira lagna; your pandit gives the exact time for your city.

Can Lakshmi Pooja be done on Fridays at home?

Yes. Friday is Lakshmi’s day, and many families do a short Lakshmi pooja every Friday and a full pooja with a pandit on special days.

Can I book a pandit who speaks my language for Lakshmi Pooja?

Yes. Rutviju has Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali and Odia-speaking pandits, depending on the city; each pandit’s languages are shown on their profile.

In which cities can I book Lakshmi Pooja?

Lakshmi Pooja can be booked in 46 cities including Hyderabad, Warangal, Karimnagar, Nizamabad, Khammam and Visakhapatnam. Choose your city below for local details.